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Hi everyone, just wanted to intorduce myself and reach out for support as I am struggling today. Over christmas my 12 year old son was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. It has been a whirlwind of emotions and appointments since then and he is already about to start his 5th week of chemo.

I am a Mum to 3 other children, still working full time and I am feeling very lost and alone. It is so hard having to juggle everything. It would be so nice to chat to others whose children have cancer too.

Thanks 

x

  • Hello OsteoMum and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry to hear to hear about your son and can understand it's been a difficult couple of months for you and your other 3 children. It important to take time and look after yourself physically and emtionally. I may be good to talk about how you feel with friends or family, but they're also organisations like Macmillan that can offer support at home. I hope some of this information helps.

    All the best to you and your son,

    Moderator Anastasia

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    Good afternoon

    I saw your post and thought I would contact. My son of 14 was also diagnosed with osteosarcoma in June 2020 and it was devastating!  I am sorry you feel lost and alone and these are very common feelings as I felt the same.  You have a lot to cope with by the sounds of it with working and having other children to care for.  I wonder if you are receiving support from any professionals such as clic sargent or macmillan as they are a good help to us.

    How is your son coping with treatment as my son is on methotrexare and doxarubicin and cisplatin and all of them leave him feeling so unwell and v weak too.  He wont eat and as a teen he gets so cross when i tey and encourage him to do so.  Is your son on the v intensive map plan as that is hard for them.  

    Is there a chance you could take sick leave from work so u can have a break from work but I appreciate this is not always possible.

    I really hope things get a bit easier and please stay in touch if you have the energy to do so as these messages can feel very supportive.

    Kind wishes to you. E X

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